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It’s important to know how to shut your main water valve off in case you have an emergency or need to make repairs. We totally understand if you’re frustrated while looking for this valve since there is no standard location for it. We’ve got your back. Read on to find out all the possible locations for your home’s main water supply shut-off valve.
This article is based on an interview with our professional plumber, Dave Jones. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- Your shut-off valve is likely in your basement on the wall closest to the street.
- If the valve isn’t in your basement, it may be on an exterior wall or under a panel in your front yard.
- For round valve handles, turn clockwise to shut off the water and counter-clockwise to turn it back on.
- With straight valve handles, the water is on when it’s parallel to the pipe and off when the valve is perpendicular to the pipe.
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- Keep in mind that you’ll still have water in your pipes after you shut the water off, so turn a sink on to drain your system entirely once the valve is closed.Thanks
- If you bought your home, the inspector should have shown you where the shut-off valve is. You can refer to your inspection report to find your shut-off valve.Thanks
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